Coming Soon: The Sunshine Coast Is Getting a Luxe Upgrade, with Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel Now Taking Bookings
With a grand opening just weeks away, this hotly anticipated stay promises contemporary design and a fresh take on coastal luxury.
Whether you're a lifelong Queenslander or heading north to escape the oncoming cooler months, Mooloolaba has a soon-to-open new address that might encourage you to soak up the Sunshine Coast sooner rather than later. Opening the doors in May 2026, the Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel is one of the most anticipated new arrivals to hit the beachfront.
In large part, that's because it's the first full-service internationally branded hotel to launch regionally in more than four decades. So, if you're keen to experience what might be the most contemporary hotel on the coast — it will certainly have the freshest coat of paint — you're invited to make a booking ahead of the official opening date on Monday, May 11.
Bringing an up-to-date appeal to Mooloolaba's stunning shores, the new property rises to 12 storeys, making for some impressive views from its position at the intersection of the ocean and the esplanade. All told, Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will feature 180 rooms and suites, with each designed to reflect the region's coastal character. Don't stress — you won't find any tired seashell decor.
Instead, the newly revealed rooms are light-filled and layered with urbane textures and materials that still capture that evocative coastal palette. Ranging from 27 to 45 square metres, there are interconnected options for families and group stays, so you can organise that annual holiday knowing there's space for everyone. What's more, the dining amenities are no second thought, featuring a selection of sophisticated options.
The standout, Sully's Rooftop, offers a soaring perch for dining, with a focus on modern Australian cuisine that combines seasonal produce and local seafood to celebrate the Sunshine Coast's makers, producers and growers. Also on the 12th floor, a rooftop pool offers 180-degree views, spanning Mooloolaba Beach, Point Cartwright and the coastline beyond. No doubt the spot to spend a lazy afternoon on your next getaway.
Meanwhile, Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel will also include a street-level lobby bar primed for morning coffee and evening cocktails, as well as a fitness studio and in-room wellbeing programming. Then, following the launch, guests can expect First Avenue Cellar & Bar to open, rounding out a brand-new way to experience the Mooloolaba coastline.
Bookings are now open for Avani Mooloolaba Beach Hotel, which is expected to launch on Monday, May 11. Head to the website for more information.
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